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2 Minutes: UK Tank Force

Amphibious WarfareBritish Defence PolicyForce StructureMain Battle TanksMilitary Reserves

Study 2 Minutes: UK Tank Force, a Dr. Alex Clarke video from 25 Aug 2020, with 3 time notes. Topics include Amphibious Warfare, British Defence Policy, Force Structure.

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Runtime2:15
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  1. 0:13
    The cost of scrapping Britain's tank force

    Britain may use its main battle tanks infrequently, yet scrapping them would leave an expensive capability to recreate and make future access dependent on allies' terms.

    Notable Point
  2. 0:59
    A reserve model for amphibious capability

    The amphibious comparison offers a reserve model for costly capabilities: keep the Bay class active, hold major ships with nucleus crews and reservists, maintain them, and rehearse activation each year.

    Notable Point
  3. 1:32
    Keeping a reserve tank force credible

    Britain could preserve tank numbers and the skills to use them by relying more on reservist crews and simulator training instead of abolishing the force.

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